Introductory biostatistics

A course in introductory biostatistics is often required for students in public health, dentistry, nursing, medicine, and biomedical sciences. Written for professional and beginning graduate students in human health disciplines, this is a user-friendly and real data-based text in order that makes a difficult and dry subject accessible. It presents statistics as a way of thinking about ways to gather and analyze data so as to benefit from the required course.

Preface.

Descriptive Methods for Categorical Data.

Descriptive Methods for Continuous Data.

Probability and Probability Models.

Estimation of Parameters.

Introduction to Statistical Tests of Significance.

Comparison of Population Proportions.

Comparison of Population Means.

Correlation and Regression.

Logistic Regression.

Methods for Count Data.

Analysis of Survival Data and Data from Matched Studies.

Study Designs.

Bibliography.

Appendices.

Answers to Selected Exercises.

Index.